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May 11, 2022 at 9:15 PM

I'm Glad My Daughter Got Caught Shoplifting

It was awful, but the lesson was important.   May 11, 2022    I'm Glad My Daughter Got Caught Shoplifting   Today we have a piece by Diana Park about one of those calls that you dread. She was sitting on her deck, enjoying the weather, when her phone rang: her daughter had been caught on camera, sh…

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May 10, 2022 at 9:15 PM

When Your Kid Asks, ‘Mama, Did You Get Fat?’

Whew.    May 10, 2022    FAMILY PHOTOS When Your Kid Asks, ‘Mama, Did You Get Fat?’   I’m very pleased today to have an excerpt on Scary Mommy from Angela Garbes’ powerful new book Essential Labor: Mothering As Social Change. And I’m particularly happy to have this lovely section, about one of tho…

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May 9, 2022 at 9:15 PM

No One Told Me This Year Would Change Everything

I’m feeling a little wistful.   May 9, 2022    Transition No One Told Me This Year Would Change Everything   It’s funny how many milestones catch you totally off-guard. You turn around, and suddenly you’re looking at a totally different kid. Today Katie Cloyd has a lovely meditation on her son’s k…

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May 7, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Disney+ Has the Best Mother’s Day Movies

Celebrate with Disney+’s coolest moms, from Elastigirl to Queen Ramonda.   May 07, 2022    presented by Disney+ Celebrate with Disney+'s Coolest Moms, From Elastigirl To Queen Ramonda.   Mother’s Day is a magical holiday where you should be able to spend the day doing anything you want. But let’s …

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May 6, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Mother’s Day Is A Crock

What, I’m supposed to plan this, too?    May 06, 2022    Mother’s Day Is A Crock   What’s your ideal Mother’s Day? If you’ve got kids in the house, there’s a pretty good chance it’s either sitting on your couch in sweatpants watching your favorite reality TV alone or several hours out and about wit…

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May 5, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Having A Kid Cured My Chronic Competitiveness

Now I need to teach her.    May 05, 2022    I Used To Be Over-The-Top Competitive. I Won't Raise My Daughter That Way   Thao Thai used to be extremely competitive – storm-off-from-a-casual-game-of-Gin-Rummy competitive. Her daughter’s birth changed that: “When I saw my baby’s face, I knew there was…

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May 4, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Why I Decided to Talk About My Abortion With My Kids

How one mom is approaching the conversation.   May 04, 2022    Why I Decided to Talk About My Abortion With My Kids   In the wake of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn the landmark Roe vs. Wade case, you’re probably thinking a lot about bodily autonomy and how to expla…

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May 3, 2022 at 9:17 PM

I’m So Done Listening To Instagram Parenting Advice

It was great, until it wasn’t.   May 03, 2022    I’m So Done Listening To Instagram Parenting Advice   Has anybody else’s Instagram feed come to feel a bit like a bombardment of advice from well-meaning but impossibly polished experts? Do this, do that, all presented via highly professional infogra…

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May 3, 2022 at 9:07 PM

How To Score Two Complimentary Eye Serums From Estée Lauder

Don’t sleep on this limited-time deal   May 03, 2022    Presented by The Cosmetics Company Store Treat Your Eyes To Some T.L.C. With This Exclusive Offer From The Cosmetics Company Store   This just in: The Cosmetics Company Store—aka your one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest in beauty at low…

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May 3, 2022 at 12:13 AM

DON’T MISS: Where Did All The Happy Kids Go? Mental Health In The New Normal

See What's New From Live.Work.Thrive    Ready To Thrive?          Our award-winning series delivers the facts from leading experts to help you make informed decisions that are right for your family. Stay connected, follow us on Instagram @liveworkthrive.   UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 10 AT 7 PM ETWhere D…

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May 2, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Help, I Can't Stop Playing The Office’s Addictive Mobile Game

In case you need a digital escape…   May 02, 2022    Lord, Deliver Me From The Office’s Addictive Mobile Game   One heady summer – pre-kid – I spent an incredible amount of time playing Kim Kardashian’s mobile game. And so I’m really cracking up at Katie Arnold-Ratliff’s confessional piece about he…

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April 30, 2022 at 3:16 PM

What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day

We found the perfect gifts.   Apr 30, 2022    What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day   This Mother’s Day, show a mom that she is seen and appreciated. Recognize that the sacrifices of motherhood are being made by actual human beings, with their own needs and wants that are just as valid as everyone…

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April 29, 2022 at 9:17 PM

I Kept My Sister-In-Law In The Divorce

It can happen!   Apr 29, 2022    I Kept My Sister-In-Law In The Divorce   Today we have a lovely story from Diana Park, about how you can keep a meaningful relationship even when your life changes dramatically. In her case, when her marriage ended, she kept her sister-in-law as a close friend: “Whe…

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April 28, 2022 at 9:16 PM

I Wasn’t Ready To Parent My Parent

There’s no way to be prepared.    Apr 28, 2022    I Wasn’t Ready To Parent My Parent   Alice Seuffert was on a road trip with her kids to see the Grand Canyon when she got one of those calls everybody dreads: her father had had a stroke. “I was so comfortable in my role as a mother, I forgot I was …

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April 28, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Your Every Waking Moment Revolves Around Your Newborn — This Smart Tech Can Help You Rest

Your Every Waking Moment Revolves Around Your Newborn — This Smart Tech Can Help You Rest   Apr 28, 2022    in partnership with Nanit Your Well-Being Is As Essential As Your Baby’s — Nanit Is Here To Help   Like all first-time parents, you’ve fallen head over heels in love with your newborn. Most …

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April 27, 2022 at 9:17 PM

I Have Major Body Issues And I Am Terrified My Daughters Will Too

Maybe my own past holds the key.    Apr 27, 2022    I Have Major Body Issues And I Am Terrified My Daughters Will Too   Today we have a raw and honest piece from Samm Burnham Davidson about her fear that her daughters will inherit her body image issues. It opens with her four-year-old checking hers…

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April 26, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Yes, I Throw Away My Kid’s Art

It’s about more than decluttering.   Apr 26, 2022    Yes, I Throw Away My Kid’s Art   I’m sure you know them well: the stacks of paper that somehow accumulate around the house from weekend coloring sessions and art class at school. Kids produce so much art, and while there are some treasures, so mu…

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April 26, 2022 at 4:04 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Where Did All The Happy Kids Go? Mental Health In The New Normal

See What's New From Live.Work.Thrive    Ready To Thrive?          Our award-winning series delivers the facts from leading experts to help you make informed decisions that are right for your family. Stay connected, follow us on Instagram @liveworkthrive.   UPCOMING EVENT MAY 10 AT 7 PM ETWhere Di…

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April 22, 2022 at 9:12 PM

It’s Tough Being The Introverted Mom To An Extroverted Kid

I’m so proud – and tired.   Apr 22, 2022    It’s Tough Being The Introverted Mom To An Extroverted Kid   They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but you’d have a tough time convincing some of us introverts. Today Samm Burnham Davidson writes about the challenges of raising a wildly outgo…

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April 21, 2022 at 9:11 PM

I Bribe My Kids And I’m Not Sorry

One mom on the trick that works for her.   Apr 21, 2022    I Bribe My Kids And I’m Not Sorry   “As a parent, bribery has been my friend,” Katie Bingham-Smith admits in her latest. There was a time when the show Supernanny (remember Supernanny?) convinced her that she ought to stop, and she cracked …

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April 20, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Don't Tell Me To 'Enjoy Every Moment'

I’m well aware.   Apr 20, 2022    Don't Tell Me To 'Enjoy Every Moment'   You hear it so often as a mom: enjoy every moment. Be present. Well, Samm Burnham Davidson is sick of it. “I understand the sentiment behind the suggestion. I do! I understand that it sounds like helpful advice, especially in…

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April 19, 2022 at 9:10 PM

The Hell Of Being Married To A Yes Man

It’s not actually easy!   Apr 19, 2022    OY VEY The Hell Of Being Married To A Yes-Man   You might think it’s easy being married to somebody who’s so easygoing, such a people pleaser, that he never argues with you. Think again, says Katie Arnold-Ratliff! In her latest, she lays out the case again…

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April 19, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Behold: Game-Changing Products For Your Kiddos’ Curls

Behold: Game-Changing Products For Your Kiddos’ Curls   Apr 19, 2022    Presented by Aussie Kids Meet Aussie Kids’ New Moist & Curly Collections   If you’ve been struggling to find hair care that works for your kids’ unique curls, you’re not alone. The good news is Aussie Kids has you covered …

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April 18, 2022 at 9:10 PM

PSA: The Only ‘Summer Body’ You Need Is The One You Have

Banish the ‘bikini body’ pressure.    Apr 18, 2022    Reminder: The Only ‘Summer Body’ You Need Is The Body You Have   The weather’s getting warmer, swimsuits are popping up all over the mall, and you know what that means: a bunch of total nonsense about getting your body “summer ready.” No thanks!…

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April 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM

The Day I Made a Whole Bunch of Adorable Toddlers Cry

Oops…   Apr 15, 2022    The Day I Made a Whole Bunch of Adorable Toddlers Cry   OK, ‘fess up: What’s the biggest, most hilariously awful mom fail you’ve ever pulled? Nora Ericson admits to plenty of botched special occasions with her own kids — we’ve all been there! — but “the first Easter I celebr…

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April 14, 2022 at 9:18 PM

The Crib To Big Kid Bed Transition Nearly Killed Me

You’ve been warned.   Apr 14, 2022    The Crib To Big Kid Bed Transition Nearly Killed Me   I don’t know about you, but the transition from crib to big kid bed hit me like stepping on a small plastic toy in the middle of the night: it caught me by surprise and it hurt like hell. Kate Willsky had a …

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April 14, 2022 at 3:10 PM

“Smiling Depression” Is A Mental Health Topic Parents Should Know About

“Smiling Depression” Is A Mental Health Topic Parents Should Know About   Apr 14, 2022    “Smiling Depression” Is Exactly What It Sounds Like, & That’s The Scary Part   It’s all in the name: Smiling depression is a form of depression in which a person appears to be happy and even thriving on th…

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April 13, 2022 at 9:11 PM

F*ck It, I’m Embracing My Mom Pooch

And all the other breaks we’re cutting ourselves.   Apr 13, 2022    F*ck It, I’m Embracing My Mom Pooch   Samm Burnham Davidson is done worrying about the space between her belly button and her vagina — and a whole lot of other things, too. “After thirty-seven years, four kids, and one global pande…

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April 12, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Postpartum Depression Stole My First Year of Motherhood

One mom’s story.    Apr 12, 2022    Postpartum Depression Stole My First Year of Motherhood   PPD is a heavy reality for so many moms. Becky Vieira — who you might know from her very funny Instagram account, @WittyOtter — writes for us today about the toll it took on her. While she’s much, much bet…

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April 12, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Self-Care, Down There

Self-Care, Down There   Apr 12, 2022    PRESENTED BY OLLY Prioritize Your Vaginal Health With New Supplements From OLLY   Self-care applies to your whole self, and for people with vaginas, this means addressing the normal issues that are part of our everyday lives. To encourage this mindset, OLLY …

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April 11, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Sex After Divorce Is Messy, But It Sure Is Fun

Lots of feelings!   Apr 11, 2022    Sex After Divorce Is Messy, But It Sure Is Fun   When Diana Park split with her husband, she wanted one thing: a little male attention. And she got it, too. “A man I used to date in high school caught wind that I was getting divorced and slid into my DMs. I wante…

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April 11, 2022 at 12:15 PM

We Want To Hear From You!

Take our brief reader survey and share your thoughts.   Apr 11, 2022    We Want To Hear From You!   You may have noticed Scary Mommy has a new fresh look. We care about your opinion, and we’re excited to hear your feedback. Take our brief reader survey (it’s less than 5 minutes! we promise!) so we …

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April 8, 2022 at 9:11 PM

I Don’t Limit My Kid’s Screen Time. Don’t @ Me.

Here’s why.    Apr 08, 2022    Why I Don’t Have a Screen Time Limit for My Kid   This piece opens: “This is one of those times in my writing life when I feel like I’m lobbing a grenade, taking cover, and awaiting return fire.” Obviously, you want to know more. Well, today Katie Arnold-Ratliff is ta…

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April 7, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Is The Secret To Parenting... Shutting Up?

Turns out it really, really works.    Apr 07, 2022    My Kid Has A Bizarre Obsession With Humpty Dumpty   This one is for all the parents out there whose kid has become totally fascinated with a specific character or thing — which is to say practically all of us. It’s extra funny in this case becau…

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April 7, 2022 at 6:22 PM

You Could Win $2,000 For Sharing The Silliest Thing Your Kid Has Said

You Could Win $2,000 For Sharing The Silliest Thing Your Kid Has Said   Apr 07, 2022    in partnership with Flintstones™ Vitamins Enter For A Chance To Win $2,000 + A Variety Of Flintstones™ Vitamins   As fast as the world changes around us, when it comes to being a kid, a few truths have remained…

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April 6, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Virtual Therapy Changed My Postpartum Life

It makes it so much easier for moms to access.   Apr 06, 2022    Spring Break Doesn't Exist When You're A Parent   As the weather warms and thoughts turn to beaches, today Hampton Williams Hofer reflects on the expectations versus the reality of spring break with kids. Specifically: you’re not on v…

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April 5, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Today on Scary Mommy: Gabrielle Union!

The star gets real on juggling it all.   Apr 05, 2022    Gabrielle Union Brings It   We’ve got a very exciting face on the site today for my fellow millennials: the iconic Gabrielle Union. Union chatted with Jessica Curry Morton, author of the NAACP Image Award-nominated children’s book Parker Look…

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April 5, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Easter Gifts That Will Make Your Child Smarter

Easter Gifts That Will Make Your Child Smarter   Apr 05, 2022    Presented by LeapFrog Prepare Your Child For A Lifetime Of Learning With These Educational Toys   As a parent, chances are there is almost nothing you wouldn’t do to give your kid a leg up when it comes to their education. Fortunatel…

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April 4, 2022 at 9:10 PM

The Case For Thank You Notes

One mom on why she’s a stickler.   Apr 04, 2022    I Will Always Make My Kids Write A Thank You Note   Life is busy, and the notion of getting your kids to sit down and write almost anything can feel downright impossible. But today, writer Jennifer Taber VanDerwerken makes the case for making the t…

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April 4, 2022 at 5:04 PM

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

See What's New From Live.Work.Thrive    Ready To Thrive?          Our award-winning series delivers the facts from leading experts to help you make informed decisions that are right for your family. Stay connected. Follow us on Instagram @liveworkthrive.   UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 5 AT 7 PM ESTThe S…

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April 2, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Shop Spring’s Dreamy Pastel Palette

Cotton-candy pink, pistachio green, and more.   Apr 02, 2022    presented by macy's Find Spring’s Best Pastel Styles At Macy’s   Discover how spring’s signature pastel hues can energize your look with a stylish sense of renewal. Whether you’re seeking the ultimate wedding guest look in the form of…

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April 1, 2022 at 9:12 PM

They Won't Be Little Forever, And I Hate It

The baby years are hard, and hard to bid farewell.   Apr 01, 2022    They Won't Be Little Forever, And I Hate It   Does the idea of all your kids out of diapers and old enough to wheel their own luggage excite you, or does it fill you with grief? In her latest, Samm Burnham Davidson works through h…

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March 31, 2022 at 9:17 PM

How To Stop Your Toddler From Hitting

Put an end to the tiny fists of fury.   Mar 31, 2022    I Missed My Child’s Birth   It’s hard when your birth plan goes totally off the rails, and it can take time to recover from the experience. Writer Erin Hug didn’t want a Cesarean at all, so she was particularly upset when a gruff doctor inform…

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March 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM

The Tooth Fairy Isn’t Fair

The tough moments catch you by surprise.    Mar 30, 2022    How Do I Tell My Kid The Tooth Fairy Isn't Fair?   Some of the hardest moments in parenting are the ones where you’ve got to balance your desire to give your kid a moment of simple, uncomplicated happiness with the bigger picture. For inst…

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March 29, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Is It Safe To Give Kids Your Old Toys?

Not so fast…    Mar 29, 2022    Can You Give Your Kids The Old Toys You Saved From Childhood?   Have you been hanging on to a beloved but slightly dinged-up plastic toy from your own childhood, in order to pass along to your kids when the time is right? Unfortunately, you might want to keep them ou…

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March 28, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Let Your Kids Fail

How else will they learn?    Mar 28, 2022    Why I Let My Kids Fail   Kids need room to make mistakes and learn from them; sometimes, you have to let them fall flat on their face, for their own long-term good. That’s what Katie Bingham-Smith says in her latest. For instance, she didn’t coax her dau…

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March 28, 2022 at 7:04 PM

DON’T MISS OUT! NEW SHOWS ARE HERE.

See What's New From Live.Work.Thrive    Ready To Thrive?          Our award-winning series delivers the facts from leading experts to help you make informed decisions that are right for your family. Stay connected, follow us on Instagram @liveworkthrive.   UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 5 AT 7 PM ESTThe S…

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March 26, 2022 at 3:11 PM

The Secret To Acing Easter This Year

The Secret To Acing Easter This Year   Mar 26, 2022    Presented by Walmart Walmart Is Your One-Stop Shop For Affordable Easter Essentials   Easter comes at you fast, especially when you’re a busy parent. This year, cut down on your prep time by stocking up on all your faves in one fell swoop at W…

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March 25, 2022 at 9:11 PM

What Does Your Social Media Use Say About Your Parenting Style?

The latest from a new study.   Mar 25, 2022    Screw Vacation, Give Me A Staycation   Here’s something to consider, while scrolling through pictures of other families’ spring break vacations: the joys of just staying home and doing a whole lot of not much. “I don’t know about you, but the thought o…

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March 24, 2022 at 9:15 PM

So Your 9-Year-Old Has Breast Buds? Don’t Panic.

What you need to know.   Mar 24, 2022    Sleep Training Sucks. Here's How I Got Myself Through It.   Nothing quite prepares you for the white-knuckle ride that is sleep training; doesn’t the expression go “sleeping like a baby,” after all? Yeah, right. Writer Julie Kling has a number of helpful sug…

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